Mar 31, 2016, 1:06 pm
Last edit by: trajanc
Royal Caribbean Offer - https://www.mgmresorts.com/en/mlife-rewards-program/offers/royal-offer-2.html
http://www.mycheapvegas.com/ - guest/guest
https://www.smartervegas.com/hotels.aspx
http://www.mycheapvegas.com/ - guest/guest
https://www.smartervegas.com/hotels.aspx
Las Vegas Codes and Promos
Jun 12, 2014, 2:42 am
#1561
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 2,209
lmtclub.com is having some great deals on Caesars Entertainment properties this summer. I've been seeing weekday rates at the Flamingo, Harrah's and Bally's for $17-25 per night (plus taxes and resort fees) which include a $20 food credit per night. The Quad is available for as little as $10.50 (plus taxes and resort fees) and includes a $15 food credit per night.
For comparison, access to the Flamingo's GO pool is $25 per person, per day for non-CET guests.
For comparison, access to the Flamingo's GO pool is $25 per person, per day for non-CET guests.
Jun 14, 2014, 1:03 pm
#1562
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 29
vegas virgin here, booking a trip for ~ Aug 28 - Aug 31 2014. Wife and I are flying for free on our SW CP, looking for a good hotel package now.
Say we can book Luxor for ~80/night vs. venetian for $220 w/fees, is it worth the extra money? We also have 140K marriot points (+ 5 free night certs, cat 1-4), but not sure we want to blow them all in vegas this trip, may save for later SW CP trips.
I've been reading about the $20 sandwich upgrade method, will certainly give that a shot at check in, along with possibly avoiding resort fees via LMTClub booking...
Friends are staying at mandalay bay, so we'd like to spend 1 day at the pool. Can we buy a day pass? or are we stuck staying at least 1 night there to gain access to the pool? TIA
Say we can book Luxor for ~80/night vs. venetian for $220 w/fees, is it worth the extra money? We also have 140K marriot points (+ 5 free night certs, cat 1-4), but not sure we want to blow them all in vegas this trip, may save for later SW CP trips.
I've been reading about the $20 sandwich upgrade method, will certainly give that a shot at check in, along with possibly avoiding resort fees via LMTClub booking...
Friends are staying at mandalay bay, so we'd like to spend 1 day at the pool. Can we buy a day pass? or are we stuck staying at least 1 night there to gain access to the pool? TIA
Jun 14, 2014, 8:28 pm
#1563
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 4
Hey I know I don't have many posts but I'm a Vegas veteran, so I hope you believe what I'm saying. Making a third party booking isn't going to exempt you from resort fees, lmtclub or hotwire or anything, the hotel is still going to tack on the resort fee once you get there. You can negotiate ($) with the front desk clerk with mixed results but I would anticipate an upgrade before a waiver of the resort fees.
It's almost always cheaper to book direct using a promo code, search the web for the codes, there are some good ones. Not to mention those bookings are fully cancelable. And before anyone tries to flame me, I said ALMOST always and I'm sure there are exceptions.
If you really can't live with resort fees I would recommend the total rewards visa, it will give you CET platinum status which means no resort fees, I can personally attest to this I did it this year. There's other benefits to the card also , look it up, it's a good no annual fee card.
To the guy deciding between Luxor and Venetian, yes its night and day difference and opposite ends of the strip.
Hope this helps y'all.
It's almost always cheaper to book direct using a promo code, search the web for the codes, there are some good ones. Not to mention those bookings are fully cancelable. And before anyone tries to flame me, I said ALMOST always and I'm sure there are exceptions.
If you really can't live with resort fees I would recommend the total rewards visa, it will give you CET platinum status which means no resort fees, I can personally attest to this I did it this year. There's other benefits to the card also , look it up, it's a good no annual fee card.
To the guy deciding between Luxor and Venetian, yes its night and day difference and opposite ends of the strip.
Hope this helps y'all.
Jun 15, 2014, 7:24 am
#1564
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 404
Hey I know I don't have many posts but I'm a Vegas veteran, so I hope you believe what I'm saying. Making a third party booking isn't going to exempt you from resort fees, lmtclub or hotwire or anything, the hotel is still going to tack on the resort fee once you get there. You can negotiate ($) with the front desk clerk with mixed results but I would anticipate an upgrade before a waiver of the resort fees.
It's almost always cheaper to book direct using a promo code, search the web for the codes, there are some good ones. Not to mention those bookings are fully cancelable. And before anyone tries to flame me, I said ALMOST always and I'm sure there are exceptions.
If you really can't live with resort fees I would recommend the total rewards visa, it will give you CET platinum status which means no resort fees, I can personally attest to this I did it this year. There's other benefits to the card also , look it up, it's a good no annual fee card.
To the guy deciding between Luxor and Venetian, yes its night and day difference and opposite ends of the strip.
Hope this helps y'all.
It's almost always cheaper to book direct using a promo code, search the web for the codes, there are some good ones. Not to mention those bookings are fully cancelable. And before anyone tries to flame me, I said ALMOST always and I'm sure there are exceptions.
If you really can't live with resort fees I would recommend the total rewards visa, it will give you CET platinum status which means no resort fees, I can personally attest to this I did it this year. There's other benefits to the card also , look it up, it's a good no annual fee card.
To the guy deciding between Luxor and Venetian, yes its night and day difference and opposite ends of the strip.
Hope this helps y'all.
And it's not 'almost always' cheaper to book direct. It's generally a toss up. Some properties like Cosmo, Red Rock or 4S will always be cheaper third party. Others may be better direct if the credits they offer are useful to you. I usually don't want the show tickets or buffets they offer so end up booking on price alone which invariably means going with a third party. Takes a really exceptional and more flexible direct offer like the MLife Royal Caribbean deal to get me to book direct. And you don't need to book direct to be able to easily cancel.
Last edited by trajanc; Jun 15, 2014 at 7:38 am
Jun 15, 2014, 7:59 am
#1565
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: NEXUS; *A Gold
Posts: 990
vegas virgin here, booking a trip for ~ Aug 28 - Aug 31 2014. Wife and I are flying for free on our SW CP, looking for a good hotel package now.
Say we can book Luxor for ~80/night vs. venetian for $220 w/fees, is it worth the extra money? We also have 140K marriot points (+ 5 free night certs, cat 1-4), but not sure we want to blow them all in vegas this trip, may save for later SW CP trips.
I've been reading about the $20 sandwich upgrade method, will certainly give that a shot at check in, along with possibly avoiding resort fees via LMTClub booking...
Friends are staying at mandalay bay, so we'd like to spend 1 day at the pool. Can we buy a day pass? or are we stuck staying at least 1 night there to gain access to the pool? TIA
Say we can book Luxor for ~80/night vs. venetian for $220 w/fees, is it worth the extra money? We also have 140K marriot points (+ 5 free night certs, cat 1-4), but not sure we want to blow them all in vegas this trip, may save for later SW CP trips.
I've been reading about the $20 sandwich upgrade method, will certainly give that a shot at check in, along with possibly avoiding resort fees via LMTClub booking...
Friends are staying at mandalay bay, so we'd like to spend 1 day at the pool. Can we buy a day pass? or are we stuck staying at least 1 night there to gain access to the pool? TIA
Not directed at the OP, but I find it ironic how everyone moans about the resort fees, but they want to use all of the amenities?!? If you want to have a room to stay in and nothing more, why not just book a Motel 6 somewhere in the middle of the desert?!?
That said, when it comes to hotels in Vegas, you get what you pay for! If you don't mind a dark, smoke filled casino floor, on the south end of the strip most likely filled with weekend booze hounds and general 'interesting characters' for lack of better terms, go with Luxor. On the other hand if you want a clean, modern, higher-end atmosphere on the North side of the strip than go with Venetian. The price difference between the two properties is indicative of the difference in 'class' of each property and of course the prices are typically doubled on the weekends in comparison to the weekdays.
If you want to visit the pool at Mandalay Bay, you can purchase a day pass as is the case with all of the major pool clubs in Vegas as they're often a destination on their own.
If you do the homework, you can find some great deals online as mentioned when you book direct using a discount code. Also if you sign up for the players reward program you'll receive promos via email.
Jun 15, 2014, 9:11 am
#1566
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 404
I can attest to what @Doozle has said in his post with respect to avoiding resort fees, etc; its just a trade off with going to Vegas and as he's said if you don't want to pay them your options are limited.
Not directed at the OP, but I find it ironic how everyone moans about the resort fees, but they want to use all of the amenities?!? If you want to have a room to stay in and nothing more, why not just book a Motel 6 somewhere in the middle of the desert?!?
That said, when it comes to hotels in Vegas, you get what you pay for! If you don't mind a dark, smoke filled casino floor, on the south end of the strip most likely filled with weekend booze hounds and general 'interesting characters' for lack of better terms, go with Luxor. On the other hand if you want a clean, modern, higher-end atmosphere on the North side of the strip than go with Venetian. The price difference between the two properties is indicative of the difference in 'class' of each property and of course the prices are typically doubled on the weekends in comparison to the weekdays.
If you want to visit the pool at Mandalay Bay, you can purchase a day pass as is the case with all of the major pool clubs in Vegas as they're often a destination on their own.
If you do the homework, you can find some great deals online as mentioned when you book direct using a discount code. Also if you sign up for the players reward program you'll receive promos via email.
Not directed at the OP, but I find it ironic how everyone moans about the resort fees, but they want to use all of the amenities?!? If you want to have a room to stay in and nothing more, why not just book a Motel 6 somewhere in the middle of the desert?!?
That said, when it comes to hotels in Vegas, you get what you pay for! If you don't mind a dark, smoke filled casino floor, on the south end of the strip most likely filled with weekend booze hounds and general 'interesting characters' for lack of better terms, go with Luxor. On the other hand if you want a clean, modern, higher-end atmosphere on the North side of the strip than go with Venetian. The price difference between the two properties is indicative of the difference in 'class' of each property and of course the prices are typically doubled on the weekends in comparison to the weekdays.
If you want to visit the pool at Mandalay Bay, you can purchase a day pass as is the case with all of the major pool clubs in Vegas as they're often a destination on their own.
If you do the homework, you can find some great deals online as mentioned when you book direct using a discount code. Also if you sign up for the players reward program you'll receive promos via email.
And Mandalay Bay afaik (?) only offers day passes when you rent a cabana or for some concerts.
For guest safety and security, the Lagoon is open only to registered guests of Mandalay Bay or THEhotel; however, a non–guest can have access by renting a cabana Monday thru Thursday. Please call Cabana Reservations at 877.305.3136 for reservations and questions.
Jun 15, 2014, 10:24 am
#1567
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 125
I keep hearing about how LV is struggling, but we just booked at Wynn for August, a time I thought would offer great hotel deals. Was surprised to find that the Salon suites at Wynn for which we have often paid $500 a night are $1,000 a night even in the hellish summer months. Am I missing something?
Jun 15, 2014, 7:49 pm
#1568
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 4
Yes, booking third party can exempt you from resort fees. Booking hotel only on the BA site has long offered low price and no resort fees on a number of properties (NYNY, MC, Bellagio, etc). This past week we completed stays at Paris and PH booked thru Travelpony, no resort fees.
And it's not 'almost always' cheaper to book direct. It's generally a toss up. Some properties like Cosmo, Red Rock or 4S will always be cheaper third party. Others may be better direct if the credits they offer are useful to you. I usually don't want the show tickets or buffets they offer so end up booking on price alone which invariably means going with a third party. Takes a really exceptional and more flexible direct offer like the MLife Royal Caribbean deal to get me to book direct. And you don't need to book direct to be able to easily cancel.
And it's not 'almost always' cheaper to book direct. It's generally a toss up. Some properties like Cosmo, Red Rock or 4S will always be cheaper third party. Others may be better direct if the credits they offer are useful to you. I usually don't want the show tickets or buffets they offer so end up booking on price alone which invariably means going with a third party. Takes a really exceptional and more flexible direct offer like the MLife Royal Caribbean deal to get me to book direct. And you don't need to book direct to be able to easily cancel.
BTW exceptional direct offers like mlife rc deal are always available with mlife or total rewards resorts. Everyone out there do your homework and have fun.
Jun 16, 2014, 5:38 am
#1569
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: NEXUS; *A Gold
Posts: 990
[QUOTE=Doozle;23039834]I'm not going to argue with strangers on the internet but anyone out there looking for advice, if you book third party and there is no mention of resort fees and you show up not expecting to pay them, be prepared for disappointment. QUOTE]
Exactly!
I'm not defending anything, I'm simply saying that if people are going to LV with the sole aim of avoiding resort fees they're going to be a) wasting a lot of time and b) most likely end up disappointed.
Exactly!
I'm not defending anything, I'm simply saying that if people are going to LV with the sole aim of avoiding resort fees they're going to be a) wasting a lot of time and b) most likely end up disappointed.
Jun 16, 2014, 6:33 am
#1570
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 2,209
It's not about avoiding fees, it's about figuring out what the total cost is going to be. The resort fees, especially when it's not clear if they are going to be charged (or how much!), make it much more difficult to compare rates.
The only thing I've read so far in regards to LMTclub and resort fees is the ones not specifically mentioning resort fees have them included/waived in the price. Very few reports with actual experience with those few hotels and LMTclub though, so that I'm taking those with a grain of salt. But if the fees are included/waived there can be some good deals.
The only thing I've read so far in regards to LMTclub and resort fees is the ones not specifically mentioning resort fees have them included/waived in the price. Very few reports with actual experience with those few hotels and LMTclub though, so that I'm taking those with a grain of salt. But if the fees are included/waived there can be some good deals.
Jun 16, 2014, 7:51 am
#1571
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: NEXUS; *A Gold
Posts: 990
http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/20...The+2014+Guide
at the end of the day if you've got a budget (resort fees included) just stick with that and make your decision accordingly. if you want to stay in a 5* resort you're going to pay accordingly, if you want to save money you're going to be staying in a lower class hotel....pretty simple!
Jun 16, 2014, 10:00 am
#1572
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 2,209
Here's the most up to date list of resort fees...
http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/20...The+2014+Guide
at the end of the day if you've got a budget (resort fees included) just stick with that and make your decision accordingly. if you want to stay in a 5* resort you're going to pay accordingly, if you want to save money you're going to be staying in a lower class hotel....pretty simple!
http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/20...The+2014+Guide
at the end of the day if you've got a budget (resort fees included) just stick with that and make your decision accordingly. if you want to stay in a 5* resort you're going to pay accordingly, if you want to save money you're going to be staying in a lower class hotel....pretty simple!
I'll report back if the LMTclub booking does waive it, or not.
Jun 16, 2014, 4:56 pm
#1573
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 404
I'm not going to argue with strangers on the internet but anyone out there looking for advice, if you book third party and there is no mention of resort fees and you show up not expecting to pay them, be prepared for disappointment.
BTW exceptional direct offers like mlife rc deal are always available with mlife or total rewards resorts. Everyone out there do your homework and have fun.
BTW exceptional direct offers like mlife rc deal are always available with mlife or total rewards resorts. Everyone out there do your homework and have fun.
And 'exceptional direct offers' like that are available for both programs all the time? The RC offer includes a general resort credit that in many instances is worth more than the actual cost of the room. I check the offers for both programs constantly and they have some good ones regularly but not like that. That offer is gold and I am surprised it has not gotten more attention here.
I don't really care about whether I book direct or third party. I'll happily book either way if it gets me the best deal.